Pennsylvania

An Erie County, Pa., school district will pay former teacher Angela Barsotti $100,000 to settle claims that it discriminated against her after she revealed she had an eating disorder and depression. January 21, 2009

More News Briefs

Penn. Graduation Requirements Spark Fresh Fight

Some lawmakers are pushing to block development of high school tests or curriculum without legislative approval. Updated: June 23, 2009

Pa. Cyber School Unionizes; Union Says It's a 1st

June 17, 2009, AP

Pa. School Boss Fights Cuts

Pennsylvania's education secretary speaks out against the Senate's education budget, but he is challenged. June 11, 2009, MCT

Philadelphia Leader Seeks Faster Change By Closing Schools

High-performing buildings would receive more autonomy. March 2, 2009

Private Management in Philadelphia District Found to Yield Payoff

Philadelphia schools run by for-profit companies outperformed district-run schools in math, and also do better in both math and reading than schools that are managed by nonprofit organizations. February 23, 2009

Bush Calls for Resolve on NCLB Renewal

President George W. Bush acknowledged criticism of the law, but called on lawmakers to continue to hold schools accountable for students’ progress. January 8, 2009

Pennsylvania Bucks Tide on Funding Squeeze

At a time when others are freezing or cutting back, the Keystone State is boosting K-12 spending and has revamped its funding formula. August 22, 2008

Commentary

States Must Take the Lead in Improving School Leadership

"Education has not done nearly enough to develop leaders who can meet the increasing challenges America’s students and communities face," says Gerald L. Zahorchak. July 14, 2008

Pennsylvania Seeks Broader Approach in Deciding Who Qualifies as ‘Gifted’

Pennsylvania is in the process of adopting new state regulations that could expand services for gifted students to many who might have been missed. June 17, 2008

Study Finds Phila. 9th Graders Taught by Least-Experienced Teachers

May 22, 2008

Principals at the Center

April 29, 2008

In Pa. Primary, AFT Hits the Streets

April 14, 2008

Pittsburgh Public Schools Eliminating 153 Teaching Jobs

April 14, 2008, AP

School Spending Boost, Revised Funding Formula Pressed in Pennsylvania

February 12, 2008

Pennsylvania Board Approves New Exit Requirements

January 17, 2008